***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And this week’s lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.”) Congrats!
Whether it’s googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft’s newest Windows devices – a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface is like a tablet, laptop, and e-reader in one – and has fun features like a kickstand for watching movies and a spill-proof keyboard for, well, when your toddler watches movies. And the Windows Phone is equally kid-friendly since it allows you create a dedicated “Kid’s Corner” so they can play without accidentally deleting all of your emails.
- PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (a Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers, a Windows Phone 8X by HTC for others)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WINDOWS ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check your email on the go? Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books? Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Microsoft.
Amanda C says
WINDOWS ME!!
OMG I would love this! I don’t have a smart phone (shocking!) or a tablet, so this would be perfect!
Crissy says
Windows me!
Texting pictures of my little girls to their long-distance grandparents!
Sarah says
Windows me! I’d be soo upset if I couldn’t look at all my pictures on my PC… This Surface looks awesome!
Corey says
Windows me!! I love that my phone is also a camera/video camera. It is amazing to have it with me at all times to catch the cool things my toddler does. Love being able to chronicle his life.
Mindy says
WINDOWS ME
The most valuable thing is being able to have hundreds of books ready to go. But also, the fact that this one little device lets me do everything that would takes stacks of other things to accomplish. It entertains, informs, reminds, allows me to create, etc…..
Lucia says
Windows me! I couldn’t live without being able to check all my favorite blogs!
Erin says
Windows Me…educational apps for my little ones and Pinterest “therapy” for Mommy. ; )
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!! I love e-books!
Wendy B. says
” WINDOWS ME!” I love talking to my family and friends on my phone!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! Email, photos, books, games, my phone does it all!
ang says
Windows Me! I love using the app shopkicks on my phone. Nothing like getting free gift cards for scanning products! I love it!
Amy says
Windows me!!
Erin says
Windows Me!
The use of my smartphone while my new baby nurses allows me to keep in touch with my long distance family. They love getting pictures and videos of her everyday.
Lisa says
Windows me….
Love that I can keep in touch with my family (they are in Ireland).
stacey branaman says
WINDOWS ME! i love having my camera/pictures on my phone and laptop!
Trisha D. says
WINDOWS ME!
Without GPS, I’d be totally lost (pun definitely intended bro).
Kathy says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to instantly take, post and share pictures with family all over the world!
Holly S says
WINDOWS ME! I’ve gotta have access to my favorite blogs to unwind at the end of the day. :)
Christy says
Windows me! Email on phone, I’m addicted
Charlotte says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely email. I travel a lot for work so having quick access to my email on the go is a godsend.
AJ says
WINDOWS ME!
I haven’t broke down and bought a smart phone or tablet (it’s surprising how hard that’s been!) but everyone around me has one so it makes it kinda of easier, but I’d love to be able to have my own planner/pics/web access at my fingertips at all times!!!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! I love to watch Netflix.
Jen Alexander says
Windows Me! I have never had any of those things!
stacey branaman says
WINDOWS ME! i love taking photos with my phone! i can’t get enough!
Thomas says
Windows Me! I use my phone for work, checking emails often is necessary for my job.
Alana Sine says
Windows me…I need to research/plan/plot projects
Jen says
Windows me!! I’m hopelessly addicted to Pinterest and Facebook, and I love that my smart phone allows me constant access to both.
Hannah D says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that it travels with me from school to school (I’m a substitute teacher). I can also look for available sub jobs no matter where I am!
Siobhan says
Windows Me!
I’m a student, and my tablet let’s me leave all my binders and textbooks at home!
Jennifer Wagner says
Windows Me!!
It provides me the Internet which provides me tons of information and tons of inspiration!!
Alison says
Windows Me!!! Love being able to check social media and emails on the go!
Brooke says
Windows me! Love being able to take pictures of anything on the go!
Bethany says
Windows me! I would be totally lost without my google calendar. I have my work schedule, my bill schedule, rent listed, everything in one spot with reminders that show up on my phone. I seriously would forget half of my commitments without them!
hanna says
windows me – I love my computer for phone editing
Mandee says
WINDOWS ME!
Everything! They’re amazing! I can’t believe I’m admitting this but I don’t even have a smart phone right now! My phone has web access (barely), but it doesn’t have any smart capabilities and I really could use this!
Heather D. says
Windows Me … I must have access to DIY blogs and Im kind of addicted to trading stocks right now.
Naomi says
WINDOWS ME! Photos: taking them and slapping some filters on… etc.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! My e-reader is my go to item. It has saved my marriage by allowing my husband to sleep while I quietly read in bed without turning on a lamp or rustling pages!
Anna says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my iPhone- there’s an app for everything!
Mari says
Windows Me!
My laptop and phone get a lot of use for pictures. Plus surfing the web.
Elisa says
Windows Me! I love checking out library books onto my Kindle! And of course, reading YHL!
Jessica says
Windows Me!
Love having email and my calendar at my fingertips… And not having little notes all in my purse and pockets!
Marta says
“WINDOWS ME” It gives me hours of video calls with my mom, we live 6000 miles apart and I miss her.
T’estimo Montse!
matt says
windows me – I use my desktop for social media updates
cheryl says
Windows me! I love using my tablet yo check email.
Amanda K says
WINDOWS ME! Ah, so hard to pick just one thing, but I’ll go with e-mail.
Marti S says
Windows me!
I love being able to look up anything I want to know instantly.
Sarah says
Windows me! Skype time with family in far away places including big brother & family in Alaska : )
Aimee C. says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without the directions on my phone!
stacey branaman says
windows me! I love taking pictures with my phone!